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Braves released RHP Jason Frasor.

Frasor strained his shoulder earlier this month and won't pitch again in 2015. The veteran right-hander looked good in his short stay with the Braves and should have offers on the table this winter if he wants to continue his playing career. Frasor will finish the season with a 1.29 ERA in 28 total innings between Atlanta and Kansas City. Thu, Aug 27, 2015 03:03:00 PM

Braves placed RHP Jason Frasor on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 2, with a right shoulder strain.

No word on how long he'll be sidelined. Frasor has tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings since joining the Braves last month. Tue, Aug 4, 2015 02:33:00 PM

Braves signed RHP Jason Frasor to a one-year contract.

He'll make a prorated portion of the veteran minimum, with the Royals still responsible for the remainder of his $1.8 million salary for 2015, as well as his $550,000 buyout for 2016. Frasor has been lucky to post a 1.54 ERA given his 18/15 K/BB ratio and 1.67 WHIP over 23 1/3 innings. Still, he has a good shot to be a solid middle relief option in Atlanta. Fri, Jul 17, 2015 12:56:00 PM

Frasor became a free agent earlier this week after getting moved off the Royals' 40-man roster. He had a nice-looking 1.54 ERA in 23 1/3 innings out of the Kansas City bullpen, though that came with a not-so-shiny 18/15 K/BB ratio and 1.67 WHIP. The 37-year-old could actually see some save opportunities in Atlanta given that Jason Grilli is now done for the year with a ruptured Achilles. Jim Johnson is currently the Braves' best bet for saves, but he's a trade candidate. Thu, Jul 16, 2015 11:37:00 AM

The injury isn't considered serious but with a week left in the regular season, the team isn't going to push him. Simmons holds an impressive 1.35 ERA in seven relief outings since his call-up earlier this month.

This is a long-term play by the Braves, as Lindgren was non-tendered by the Yankees following Tommy John surgery in August. The left-hander has a big arm and could be an asset for the Braves starting in 2018 if his stuff returns post-op.